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Hotly contested Utah gubernatorial race sparks legislation on conflict of interest, residency requirements

The bills seek to address issues that played out in real time during the race between now Gov. Spencer Cox and former Gov. Jon Huntsman

(File photo composite | The Salt Lake Tribune) Then-Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox and former Gov. Jon Huntsman faced off in a Republican primary election last year for the GOP nomination. Cox ultimately prevailed in the race, which has sparked a number of bills moving their way through the state legislative session.

(File photo composite | The Salt Lake Tribune) Then-Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox and former Gov. Jon Huntsman faced off in a Republican primary election last year for the GOP nomination. Cox ultimately prevailed in the race, which has sparked a number of bills moving their way through the state legislative session.